The Experience

A thriving village with an arty heritage. In the centre is your apartment above a lovely big gallery/hall – with piano and wood-burning stove. Find a happy mix of antique and new, a quiet comfy bedroom with leafy views and a cosy sitting room with a kitchen area. Shirley leaves you homemade cakes and breakfast things, and each morning brings over a tray of fruits, yogurt, local artisan bread and eggs for you to cook how you wish. The Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft is inspiring, South Downs National Park is your stomping ground, Brighton and Glyndebourne are close. Return and rustle up supper, or stroll down the road to a good pub.

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Essentials

Swimming pool

Hot tub

Garden

Open fire / woodburner

Breakfast included

Breakfast available

Meals available

Oven

Parking on premises

Free parking nearby

WiFi

Spa

Central heating

Limited mobility

Wheelchair access

Mobile reception

Hob

Bar

Barbecue

Licensed premises

Vegetarian meals

Paid parking nearby

Accessible by public transport

Air conditioning

Relaxation areas

Washing machine

Tennis court

Microwave oven

No smoking

Credit cards

Working farm

Owner has pets

Dishwasher

Pets welcome

Family friendly

Baby monitor

Books and toys

Children welcome

Babies welcome

Stair gates

High chair

Nearby

Pub/bar within 3 miles

Restaurant within 3 miles

Shop within 3 miles

Activities

Bikes available

Food courses

Kayaking

Other courses

Sailing

Surfing

Wild swimming

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Information & pricing

Booking information

Check in

Flexible

Check out

Flexible

Booking restrictions

Minimum stay: 2 nights at weekends, April - September.

Closed

Rarely.

No smoking

Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.

Owner has pets

Animals living on the property

Meals

Pubs/restaurants 1-minute walk.

Pricing

Nightly price

from £115

Surcharges

Singles £100.

1 Twin/double

From £115

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Reviews

Jointure Studios is divine! Everything you could possibly desire is here. Gloriously comfortable beds and bedding, beautifully thought out interior design, lovely view over the garden and delightfully presented copious breakfasts. It was a wonderful break for two friends looking to escape for a couple of days. Thank you so much Shirley and Kevin.

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Sarah, CanterburyJan 2019

Shirley has really thought about, and continues to think about, what makes
a B&B special and that ensures that this happens. The freedom of the fresh
part of the breakfast arriving outside the door is lovely and unusual. The
stylish decor makes the rooms a pleasure to be in and the views of the
garden are lovely. You are also welcome to stroll or sit in the garden if you
want to. The bed is a massive 6-foot wide with a lovely, floaty duvet and
plump pillows. It might be difficult to get out of!

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Alison, Sawday's inspectorJan 2019

A beautiful house and a warm welcome. Everything was excellent for our two night stay here. Shirley welcomed us to her lovely house in the middle of the delightful village of Ditchling. Our studio apartment was quiet, comfortable and well equipped. Breakfast was fruit, yogurt, eggs and bread provided on a tray for us to use as we wished. The nearest pub, The Bull, served excellent and imaginative food. There is lots to see and do in the surrounding area.

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John, Hope valleyJan 2019

What a privilege to stay in such a beautiful place. The self contained space suited me perfectly, having the breakfasts left for me. Thoughtfully and beautifully decorated rooms, lovely breakfasts and a great location to use as a base for walking on the South Downs and exploring Lewes. Highly recommended

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Heather, LondonDec 2018

A lovely self-contained apartment with a fascinating history. A huge comfy bed. A delicious breakfast with freshly made bread and cakes. Breakfast in bed - what a treat! Shirley was so welcoming with information about the area and lending walking maps. Ditchling is a lovely village, we ate in the Bull, the White Horse and the Green Wellie cafe and they all come highly recommended. A great place to escape from reality and re-charge.

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Rebecca, LondonSep 2018

This self contained apartment has everything you need. Comfortable beds, modern bathroom, a small kitchen if you want to eat in (though the local pubs are excellent) and nice views over the rear garden. Tea & coffee as well as fresh milk (plus healthy cereal) are all supplied and there is even a Cookie jar! The breakfasts, left outside the door each morning, are superb. Fresh fruit salad, eggs to scramble or boil, fresh bread or croissants and fruit juice. Sets you up perfectly for walking the nearby South Downs Way. Shirley is an excellent host, friendly & informative. A lovely place!

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Andrew, ‘twixt oakham & stamford’Feb 2018

Such a beautiful place to stay. The decoration is lovely. Breakfast delivered to our door was unbelievable (fresh bread, fruit and yogurt, organic eggs). We didn't want to leave. Shirley is charming and welcoming. We would definitely recommend to a friend.

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Pamela, St albansApr 2017

This is a really special place. We loved the idea of a breakfast tray left at the door so we could have breakfast in our pyjamas in our own time. It wasn't any old breakfast tray either as each day the fruit salad, bread and cakes were different. Having a little kitchen area, lovely bathroom and seating area were perfect too. We will definitely re-visit as we left feeling so rested.

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Daniel, LondonFeb 2017

The self-contained accommodation comprises two comfortable twin beds in a light, quiet bedroom on the garden side; a 'day room' with good kitchenette facilities and two easy chairs; and a well-equipped, modern bathroom. The accommodation is pleasantly, modestly and sensibly decorated and furnished.. Breakfast is brought to the door by Shirley, to augment the 'dry goods' already in the kitchenette, and is superb: fresh fruits and juice, cakes, bread, eggs if you want them, and even the newspaper. Shirley is a most thoughtful and hospitable hostess, and her prices are extremely reasonable

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Rupert, LondonJul 2016

Comfortable well appointed flat in a lovely part of the country with good places to eat and drink within easy walking distance. Shirley was an excellent hostess and a mine of local information. Fantastic idea having delicious breakfast items and fresh cake delivered to your door!
Would definitely recommend!

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Sue, BarnetApr 2016

This is a very comfortable, clean, quiet, convenient, private, well-run B&B. Shirley's formula is clearly carefully considered, and impeccably delivered, and Shirley herself is a charming hostess. The breakfast arrangements are excellent, and the accompanying newspaper is a nicely thoughtful bonus. Would we return? Most certainly.

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LouiseJul 2015

What we really enjoyed about our recent stay was having the freedom of a self contained and stylish apartment with a comfy bed, bathroom, and a small but well equipped kitchen to make tea or coffee and enjoy the contents of the breakfast tray. This is a thing of wonder: fresh eggs, yogurt, a loaf of bread, croissants, homemade jams & marmalades all beautifully presented and left outside your door each morning. Shirley was a knowledgeable and helpful hostess. The Bull is v good for dinner. Would we stay again? Yes. Would we recommend you to stay? We would.

The neighbourhood

Local points of interest from Shirley Crowther

We are ideally placed for the many Spring and Summer Festivals in the area: The Brighton Festival and Art Trails, Charleston Literary Festival, Glyndebourne and a little further away, Chichester Festival Theatre.

This is a beautiful area and ideal for walking and cycling: we are in the South Downs National Park with miles of open country yet within easy reach of Brighton and links to London and Gatwick. Cycles can be hired locally.

Ditchling is a quintessential English village: historic buildings, village green, duck pond - plus a fascinating Museum of Art+Craft, numerous cafes and two excellent foodie pubs.

There are a number of sporting events closeby: Plumpton Races, Hickstead Equestrian Showground and the London to Brighton cycle ride goes right past the door! Slightly further afield is the stunning racecourse at Goodwood.

Lewes is 15 minutes away: an historic town with hilltop castle, weekly food markets, independent shops and many antique emporiums to explore.

What else? Sussex has many beautiful gardens and historic homes. Brighton's Pavilion, Museum, and other seaside attractions are a short drive away. For the more sporting guests, there are numerous and varied golf courses.